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Plymouth police tackle anti-social behaviour

Plymouth police are to crackdown on groups of youths who have been intimidating the public and business owners in the area around Plymouth’s waterfront.

Insp Robin Loveridge said: “We are seeing once again a rise in levels of anti-social behaviour which is not only having an impact on police resources but an impact on members of the public and business owners in the area. Our local...

Clean-up action in Plymouth by Ghost Fishing UK

According to a joint report by the FAO (United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation) and UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), an estimated 640,000 tonnes of fishing nets are left in our oceans each year, accounting for one-tenth of all marine litter. These nets, sometimes called “ghost nets”, can often be found on and around shipwrecks.

Ghost Fishing UK is an established,...

Spare two minutes to help Dartmoor Rangers

Dartmoor Rangers are calling for caring individuals to join them on a series of #2 minute litter picks at heavily visited sites in the National Park during August.

The summer months bring crowds of people to enjoy the wonderful Dartmoor scenery but amongst these visitors are individuals who treat this protected landscape like a rubbish tip, leaving food waste, disposable barbecues,...

Support rates highly for Plymouth patients in Cancer Patient Experience Survey

When asked to rate their care on a scale of zero (very poor) to 10 (very good), our cancer patients, treated at Derriford Hospital, gave us an average rating of 8.7, according to the latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.

The annual survey asks patients with cancer, treated at all hospitals across the country, about their care. More than 900 patients treated at Derriford...

Appeal for witnesses to Plymstock hit and run

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run collision in Plymstock, which left a 17-year-boy with leg injuries.

Police were notified around 11.15am on Sunday 30 July to reports of an incident on Wembury Road, between Blackstone Close and Crossroads garage, Elburton.

Witnesses at the scene report that a dark coloured vehicle, possibly an Audi which was...

New police inspectors at the helm

Two of Plymouth’s neighbourhoods have welcomed new police inspectors.

Inspector Robin Loveridge has taken over responsibility for the South Sector, covering the city centre, waterfront and Stonehouse. His police career dates back 16 years – all served in Plymouth where he has lived for 20 years.

He said: “I have seen the area change a great deal in the time I have lived and...

Kay O’Shaughness wins National Inspirational Woman of the Year

NatWest Venus Awards 2017 Local Woman, Kay O’Shaughnessy, Wins National Inspirational Woman of the Year

Kay O’Shaughnessy is the founder and now Chair of Trustees of local Plymouth Charity – Friends and Families of Special Children Ltd. The group was founded in 2002 by a small group of parents who identified a huge gap in service provision for children with disabilities and their...

Police support Plymouth Pride

On Saturday, 5 August, Devon and Cornwall Police is showing its support at Plymouth Pride, a local family friendly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival in the heart of the city. They will be recognising the diverse communities we serve and encouraging the reporting of hate crime.

We will have LGBT officers attending and parading in the event together with a stall on...

Gavin is New Agency Surveyor

Stratton Creber Commercial has announced a new appointment within its agency department.

Gavin Sagar, 42, from Kingsbridge, has joined the firm’s Plymouth office and will specialise in the disposal and acquisition of retail, office, industrial and investment properties.

With more than 25 years experience in the residential property sector, Gavin started his career with one of...

Council seeks development partner for new St Budeaux library

Plans to create a new library for St Budeaux have moved a step forward with the current library site now being marketed as a development opportunity.

The Council is seeking a development partner to transform the half acre site in St Budeaux Square. As well as providing a light and airy library with a flexible space, the site could also include a range of mixed uses, including homes....

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